2015 Genesis 3.8 vs 5.0

[Nikgen]

Even in traffic it's smooth, If your stuck in LA traffic then what you need is a helicopter not a car lol. Bro that v8 is buttery smooth,it can get up and go in low rpm and doesn't have that artificial sound added. Yeah the lex is an awesome speaker system but I don't need them to play me v6 soundtrack as I punch the gas pedal. Reminds of when I was a kid and I put a card against the tires to make a fake engine sound. Last I checked I'm 26 years old not 8

??? Are you implying that the V6 model pipes in fake engine sounds? If so, you're completely wrong!

 

[Fight4Hemp]

??? Are you implying that the V6 model pipes in fake engine sounds? If so, you're completely wrong!

Are you kidding me have you driven the v6 and v8? The v6 is louder then the v8. I know they are inducting the sound, as of how I do not know I was clearly joking about the lex system but I'm almost 100 percent sure it's inducted or some trick was used.

 

[Nikgen]

Are you kidding me have you driven the v6 and v8? The v6 is louder then the v8. I know they are inducting the sound, as of how I do not know I was clearly joking about the lex system but I'm almost 100 percent sure it's inducted or some trick was used.

The V6 is just a louder engine and needs to rev higher than the V8. As the intake system and layout is different, it might have more induction noise - but you don't "induct the sound".

 

[jsmit86]

No trick... that's just how the V6 sounds. My 3.3 Azera sounded similar, but not quite as authoritative. V8 just sounds different.

 

[Midnightsun]

Reminds me of my Mercedes SL320. My inline 6 cyl sounds throaty, not intrusive, actually nice sounding. The SL500 (V8) is rather boring as in quiet. On a ragtop sportster. I like the 6 sound.

 

[Fight4Hemp]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/5-ways-that-manufacturers-enhance-the-sound-of-their-cars/

I'm telling u they doing the same with v6

 

[daviderle]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/5-ways-that-manufacturers-enhance-the-sound-of-their-cars/

I'm telling u they doing the same with v6

And we are all, very gently trying to tell you that the V6 can be described as rev happy, a bit higher pitched and noisier under load compared to the v8.

Feel free to drive the first Gen v6 and v8 (before this technology was introduced) and you will find that the v6 exhibits the same 'effects' you are describing....

One other possibility is that particular v6 you tested, might had a faulty sound system that may have produced this abnormal sound.

 

[jimb100]

Many on this site bought the Genny for all the bells and whistles at a much lower cost than the European and Japanese luxury cars.

Many, in the past, would have bought a Crown Vic or Grand Marquis as performance is last on their list.

Different buyers than those in the market for an Audi A7/8 or comparable BMW or Benz. The 8 cyl puts the Genesis more in this company with its better suspension, bigger wheels and tires, etc.

 

[Nikgen]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/5-ways-that-manufacturers-enhance-the-sound-of-their-cars/

I'm telling u they doing the same with v6

And we're telling you that they are not - my wife's 4 cylinder Equinox is even louder than my 3.8, but they sure as hell are not piping sound in there either.

 

[Nikgen]

Many on this site bought the Genny for all the bells and whistles at a much lower cost than the European and Japanese luxury cars.

Many, in the past, would have bought a Crown Vic or Grand Marquis as performance is last on their list.

Sure , if you say so...lol. I wouldn't ever have considered those cars and I doubt many here would have either.

By your logic, all we would see on the road is V8's. What you seem to always miss is that straight line acceleration is not first on everyone's list.

Some of us may prefer the better handling that the V6 AWD can provide (esp. In bad weather) and the extra amenities like heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. That doesn't mean performance is not important at all - just not the top priority. Not sure why those simple facts always seem to be too much for you to accept?

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[MoabGen]

Some of us may prefer the better handling that the V6 AWD can provide (esp. In bad weather) and the extra amenities like heated steering wheel and heated rear seats.

My AWD handled great driving through some heavy rain recently but I'm looking forward to a nice dusting of snow. Although I'm just concerned about keeping the car clean and salt free this winter. I'm currently trying to find a car wash (likely touchless) that I can run it through (without jacking up the paint job) after the roads get dumped with salt. Too cold and I'm way too busy with work during the winter months to give her the proper care she deserves. I also read a few horror stories on this site about their 2015 AWD getting roughed up by the conveyor belt at the car wash.

 

[Fight4Hemp]

And we are all, very gently trying to tell you that the V6 can be described as rev happy, a bit higher pitched and noisier under load compared to the v8.

Feel free to drive the first Gen v6 and v8 (before this technology was introduced) and you will find that the v6 exhibits the same 'effects' you are describing....

One other possibility is that particular v6 you tested, might had a faulty sound system that may have produced this abnormal sound.

http://youtu.be/fFU-tnQXVIA
16:10
I appreciate that your being very gentle with me lol. I'm telling you this car is one of the most quiet cars I have ever sat in and for the v6 to be louder inside then the v8 is a joke. The engine has for a fact has some sort of sound induction. After watching this video I test drove v6 to v8 back to back at 3 different occasions before pulling the trigger and I'm telling you something is up with the sound heard in the cab. I have no proof but I do have at least 2 youtube vid concurring with my statement. I have articles explaining sound induction yet it's impossible for them to have done it? Doesn't have to be through speakers it can be manipulated in other ways.

 

[Nikgen]

http://youtu.be/fFU-tnQXVIA
16:10

The video says there is more induction noise with the V6 - NOT artificially produced induction noise. Do you understand what induction noise is or are you confused like you were with the DRL's and the parking lights?

From what I'very read here, I believe most V8 owners prefer the quieter, less intrusive induction sounds emanating from the 5.0 as it conveys more effortless power delivery. Are you wanting a more throaty sound in the cabin from your V8?

 

[Fight4Hemp]

The video says there is more induction noise with the V6 - NOT artificially produced induction noise. Do you understand what induction noise is or are you confused like you were with the DRL's and the parking lights?

From what I'very read here, I believe most V8 owners prefer the quieter, less intrusive induction sounds emanating from the 5.0 as it conveys more effortless power delivery. Are you wanting a more throaty sound in the cabin from your V8?

Wow, really dude you going to bring up my confusion with the DRL's now?. As you told PMCernie i dont see how this is relevent. Back on topic,all I'm saying is they made the induction sound louder* on purpose to give it a sportier feel. Take it anyway you want they could have made the induction sound alot more quiet but they choose to make it loud. As for v8 sound I find it to be exactly what it was designed for. The v6 sounds like something they designed for the genesis coupe and threw in the sedan.(personal opinion)

 

[Mark_888]

The v6 sounds like something they designed for the genesis coupe and threw in the sedan.(personal opinion)

Talk about snarky!!!

 

[Fight4Hemp]

My AWD handled great driving through some heavy rain recently but I'm looking forward to a nice dusting of snow. Although I'm just concerned about keeping the car clean and salt free this winter. I'm currently trying to find a car wash (likely touchless) that I can run it through (without jacking up the paint job) after the roads get dumped with salt. Too cold and I'm way too busy with work during the winter months to give her the proper care she deserves. I also read a few horror stories on this site about their 2015 AWD getting roughed up by the conveyor belt at the car wash.

Everything that I have read/watched about those car washes is avoid at all cost. From youtube to Google they all state that you should avoid even the touchless because it can still scratch your ride (something to do with high pressure and sand or something) I recently tried the whole using a leaf blower to dry my car and it worked wonderfully, I recommend it. I spent like 5 hours researching how to wash a car before buying my genny to make sure I don't screw the paint up.

 

[Nikgen]

Wow, really dude you going to bring up my confusion with the DRL's now?. As you told PMCernie i dont see how this is relevent. Back on topic,all I'm saying is they made the induction sound louder* on purpose to give it a sportier feel. Take it anyway you want they could have made the induction sound alot more quiet but they choose to make it loud. As for v8 sound I find it to be exactly what it was designed for. The v6 sounds like something they designed for the genesis coupe and threw in the sedan.(personal opinion)

Relevant in that you don't seem to know the car very well. There is no evidence that Hyundai tweaked the induction system to increase the sound. In fact, for a luxury car that is NOT positioned as a sports sedan, that would make no sense. The youtube examples that you cite as supporting your position also don't do that at all - they just comment that the V6 is louder than the V8.

 

[ksoze]

From youtube to Google they all state that you should avoid even the touchless because it can still scratch your ride (something to do with high pressure and sand or something)

Huh? If water sprayed on the car causes issues, you have car problems. A touchless wash can at least get the surface dirt (and salt) from your car in the winter when hand washing is impossible.

 

[Fight4Hemp]

Relevant in that you don't seem to known the car very well. There is no evidence that Hyundai tweaked the induction system to increase the sound. In fact, for a luxury car that is NOT positioned as a sports sedan, that would make no sense. The youtube examples that you cite as supporting your position also don't do that at all - they just comment that the V6 is louder than the V8.

Your absolutely correct I don't know the car very well and dont claim that at all. That drl subject was a thread that I made to ask questions if I recall correctly. Your also correct about there being no evidence of induction sound being tweeked. My question to you is do you honestly think that if they wanted to, they couldn't have made it just as quiet as the v8? If your answer is they could have then it was tweeked.

 

[Fight4Hemp]

Huh? If water sprayed on the car causes issues, you have car problems. A touchless wash can at least get the surface dirt (and salt) from your car in the winter when hand washing is impossible.

That's what like 3 different youtube vids said, I don't see an issue with using a car wash with touchless feature either because I don't really know of anyone that said their car was damaged using touchless pressurized water. They said something about those car washes using really high pressure and it damaging paint I can find the links I just really would hate to dig through my history and try to find vids I watched 3 months ago.